Surf Forecasts:
Broad Cove surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, E swell with 882 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s check out what Broad Cove is cooking up for the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it’s a slow start, but there’s some light at the end of the tunnel.
The forecast kicks off with a bit of a snooze. We’ve got a few days of tiny, weak swell with poor conditions. The first real chance to paddle out is Monday, September 7th. That’s the standout window. The morning of the 7th sees a clean 6ft east swell rolling in, with a combined energy of 609 – that’s a solid punch of power. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze, which will keep the faces clean. It’s a point break setup, so it’s exposed to the south, but this east swell should wrap in nicely. The water temp is a very unusual 68°, which is way warmer than normal for late August. The afternoon on the 7th drops a bit to 5ft, still clean, but it’s a marginal call, so the morning is the real peak.
Wednesday the 9th looks fun too. The morning has a small 4ft south-southwest swell with a clean offshore wind, but the period is a short 5 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weak. The afternoon on the 9th is better, with 5ft from the south-southwest and a 6-second period, but still clean. The energy is moderate at 257. Thursday the 10th morning is also a good call, with 3ft from the south at 10 seconds and clean cross-offshore wind, giving it a nice 259 combined energy.
The following week, Sunday the 13th morning looks promising. It’s a 6ft south-southwest swell with a clean offshore wind, and the combined energy jumps to 493 – a really good level. The period is 8 seconds, so it’s not groundswell, but it’ll be a solid, fun wave for intermediates.
Now, for the negatives. The water temp anomaly is a massive 5° on the first day, which is incredibly unusual. The rest of the forecast doesn’t have that data, so I can’t speak to it. There’s a big rain event on Friday, September 4th, with strong onshore winds and a 7ft east swell – that’s going to be a messy, choppy mess. Not for the faint of heart. The rest of the days are either too small, onshore, or just plain poor. Crowds at Broad Cove are listed as “often,” so expect company for those good windows.
Overall, the best bet is the morning of Monday, September 7th, and the morning of Sunday, September 13th. The 7th is the clear winner for size and cleanliness. The 13th is a solid backup.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu morning, strong winds from the ESE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
29 | 22 | 7 | 10 | 25 | 58 | 76 | 64 | 45 | 40 | 29 | 170 | 531 | 365 | 155 | 190 | 111 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 882 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:04AM1.73m | 11:25PM1.59m | 11:44AM1.73m | 00:11AM1.52m | 12:30PM1.70m | 1:03AM1.45m | 1:21PM1.66m | 2:04AM1.38m | 2:23PM1.61m | 3:15AM1.33m | 3:33PM1.59m | 4:32AM1.35m | 4:47PM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:20PM0.20m | 5:28AM0.24m | 6:05PM0.22m | 6:11AM0.31m | 6:56PM0.25m | 7:00AM0.38m | 7:55PM0.30m | 7:58AM0.45m | 9:02PM0.33m | 9:08AM0.50m | 10:15PM0.33m | 10:25AM0.50m | 11:26PM0.28m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SSE 7 | E 9 | ENE 10 | E 10 |
29 | 22 | 7 | 10 | 25 | 58 | 76 | 64 | 45 | 40 | 29 | — | 531 | 365 | 155 | 190 | 111 | 5 | 721 | 1024 | 882 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | SSW 3 | — | SW 5 | ENE 4 | E 4 | — | — | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 9 |
7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 77 | 88 | 80 | 48 | 32 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 6 | S 14 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | SW 7 | S 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 12 | 4 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | ENE 7 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | ENE 10 |
2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 7 | 170 | — | — | — | 75 | — | 353 | 47 | 64 | 1384 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 120 | 27 | 501 | 1333 | 1108 | 0 | 1292 | 1041 | 27 | 532 | 501 | 501 | 501 | 755 | 528 | 1485 | 551 | 501 | 809 | 551 | 0 |
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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